James A. "Jim" Scherer, 81, died Nov. 5, 2012, at Pine Village, Moundridge. He was born Sept. 18, 1931, at Newton to Mathias and Nellie (Robinson) Scherer. He was a self-employed Certified Public Accountant. He married Dee Dee Schmidt at Newton.

Survivors include his wife, Dee Dee Scherer; McPherson; daughters, Susan (Roger) Boesker, Inman and Jackie (Randy) Regier, McPherson; brother, John Scherer, Midland, Texas; four grandchildren, Steven Boesker, Christopher Boesker, Brittney Regier and John Regier. Cremation has taken place. Private committal service will take place at a later date.

Memorial donations are suggested to the McPherson County Food Bank in care of the Moundridge Funeral Home, P.O. 410, Moundridge, KS 67107